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Immediate past Federal Chara4cter Commissioner for Anambra State, Hon. (Rev) Uche Ukadike Ibeabuchi has given reasons why President Bola Tinubu deserved to be reelected in the 2027 general elections.
He said Tinubu has demonstrated courage and visionary leadership which he attributed to the numerous achievements he had recorded within the period of his tenure.
Speaking to newsmen on Friday, the former Commissioner argued that great nations are not built on convenient decisions but rather forged through willingness to confront structural challenges head-on.
According to him, progress required collective vision adding that nations that achieved industrial development endured necessary periods of transition and fiscal adjustment.
“President Tinubu’s reforms represent the deliberate choices required to secure a self sustaining economy.
“By dismantling long standing structural inefficiencies, expanding social safety programs, and investing heavily in youth, housing, and infrastructure, the President is demonstrating the resolute leadership needed to guide Nigeria toward enduring economic prosperity.
“For decades, Nigeria stood at a critical economic crossroads relying on unsustainable fiscal policies and short term palliatives that deferred structural growth.
“When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, he inherited an economy in need of urgent restructuring.
“Rather than adopting soft measures to preserve short term political popular appeal, President Tinubu chose the path of statesmanship.
He initiated structural economic reforms designed to shift Nigeria from consumption to sustainable production.
“Real national growth requires initial sacrifices, but the foundations being laid today are laying the groundwork for a prosperous future,” he stated.
Ibeabuchi listed Tinubu’s achievements that qualified him for second term to include end to fuel subsidy, Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which he said empowered thousands of youth with higher education and technical skills, mass housing and infrastructure development, tax reforms, among others.
On the Macro-economic Alignment and Foreign Direct Investment, the commissioner stated that beyond targeted projects, Tinubu’s unified foreign exchange framework had addressed long standing currency market distortions.
“While structural market adjustments naturally present short term recalibrations, establishing transparent, market driven monetary policies is essential to restoring investor confidence.
“International financial institutions, sovereign wealth investors, and private enterprises are recognizing Nigeria’s commitment to institutional reform.
“These structural shifts are laying the foundation to attract major Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) across agriculture, renewable energy, technology, and manufacturing.
“The same thinking runs through the administration’s other efforts:The Presidential CNG Initiative, which offers cheaper, cleaner alternatives to costly petrol and diesel.
“Domestic refining, as the Dangote refinery’s arrival in the petrol market shows how reform and private investment can reduce dependence on imports.
On Tax reform, Ibeabuchi expressed satisfaction with the new tax laws simplifying a fragmented system, cutting duplication, and aiming to make Nigeria a more predictable place to do business.
He added that the Banking sector recapitalisation has strengthened financial institutions, enabling them to finance larger projects and withstand shocks, citing the ₦70,000 national minimum wage as a clear signal that reform must ultimately benefit workers.
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